First Christmas Card (1843) Greetings Card

Brunel’s brother-in-law, John Callcott Horsley, designed the first ever Christmas card in 1843 for his friend Henry Cole, an inventor and prominent civil servant. Cole reformed the British postal system, making it quicker and cheaper to send letters, and this encouraged the sending of seasonal greetings that we continue today.

Produced by Ezen designs, a London-based creative studio with a deep-rooted passion for art and design, this card is printed on luxury pearlescent eco certified paper.

Dimensions: 148mm x 105mm (A6)

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